UK PM Starmer Calls for Tougher Action on Pro-Palestinian Protests

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer has called for stricter measures against pro-Palestinian protests, citing concerns over antisemitic incidents following the stabbing of two Jewish men in London. Starmer suggested that certain chants, such as 'Globalise the intifada,' should be met with tougher police action and that some marches may need to be banned. The comments come amid rising tensions in the UK, where antisemitic attacks have surged since the outbreak of the war in Gaza. Metropolitan Police Commissioner Mark Rowley warned that British Jews face unprecedented threats, with antisemitism becoming more mainstream due to social media and extremist rhetoric. The government has faced criticism from the Jewish community for not doing enough to curb antisemitism, while some opposition parties argue the response to protests has been inadequate. Starmer emphasized that while he supports freedom of expression, certain chants and rhetoric should be prosecuted.